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Joshua Tree National Park - Hiking

More than two thirds of Joshua Tree National Park is comprised of wilderness, some 585,000 acres, providing a large expanse for trail and cross-country hiking. Closer to the park roads are a number of short signed trails to points of interest. Several 1 to 3 mile trails are easily accessible from park roads, as well as longer routes such as the 16-mile Boy Scout Trail. The California Riding and Hiking Trail passes through the park and can be tackled in its entirety (35 miles) as a multi-day backpacking trip.

The Mastodon Peak and Ryan Mountain trails are strenuous 3 mile peak ascents to spectacular viewpoints of southern California. From the south side of the park, try the eight mile (round trip) hike to Lost Palms Oasis.

49 Palms Oasis		Difficult	3 miles

	Several stands of fan palms and pools of water are found at the oasis

Arch Rock		1/2 mile loop

	See interesting geology, including a natural arch

Barker Dam		Easy	1.3 mile loop

	Walk to a water tank built by early cattle ranchers.

Big Morongo Canyon		Intermediate	6 miles	2-3 hours

	Big Morongo Canyon may be in the middle of the desert, but it's a green oasis that attracts flocks of birds.

Black Rock Trail		Intermediate	2-3 hours

	This climb of a hike will give you some excellent vistas - of Yucca Valley, Banning Pass and Mount San Jacinto.

Boy Scout Hiking and Equestrian Trail		8 miles

	The trail extends eight miles from Indian Cove, winding through a sandy wash, climbing through steep mountains and rocky canyons.

California Riding and Hiking Trail	35 miles	Up to 2-3 days

Cap Rock		Easy	.4 mile loop

	A hike through boulder piles, Joshua trees, and other plants of the Mojave Desert.

Carey's Castle		Difficult	9 miles (roundtrip)	4-6 hours

	Carey's Castle is a historic home in an isolated part of Joshua Tree National Park.

Cholla Cactus Garden		Easy	1/4 mile loop

	Observe a dense concentration of Cholla Cactus.

Cottonwood Spring		Easy	1 mile

	This hike features a palm oasis, cottonwood trees and plants and animals of the Colorado Desert.

Cottonwood Trail		Intermediate	3-4 hours

	Walk to a cottonwood-shadowed spring in the middle of Joshua Tree National Park's patch of Sonoran Desert.

Covington Flat		Intermediate Difficult	4-6 hours

	You'll be descending through a series of washes, from Covington Flat picnic area to Quail Springs Picnic Area.

Eagle Mountain		Intermediate Difficult	2-4 hours

	This trail is an old mining road that you can follow into the Pinto Basin and then upward into the Eagle Mountains, along the dry spring of the Conejo Well.

Eureka Peak		Difficult	10 miles	6-8 hours

	Hiking Eureka Peak is far from easy - but you can see miles and miles of desert landscape from the top.

Hi-View		Easy	1.3 mile loop

	Offers views of Mt. San Gorgonio

Hidden Valley		Easy	1 mile loop

	This is a rock-enclosed valley rumored to have been used by cattle rustlers.

Indian Cove		Easy	0.6 mile loop

	Explore a unique desert environment, including desert willows and Mojave yuccas, animals and Indian habitation

Johnny Lang Canyon		Intermediate Difficult	8-10 hours

	This long hike takes you to the cabin site (no longer standing) of Johnny Lang, an early miner.

Keys View		Easy	1/4 mile loop

	From this trail, you'll see views of the San Andreas Fault, Mt. San Jacinto, Mt. San Gorgonio, and the Salton Sea.

Lost Horse Mine	Difficult	4 miles

Lost Palms Oasis Wildflower Hike		Intermediate	8 miles	4-6 hours

	Explore desert wildflowers and desert plateaus on the Lost Palms hike, unsurpassed for natural desert splendor.

Mastodon Peak		Difficult	3 miles

	Excellent views of the Eagle Mountains and Salton Sea.

Oasis of Mara		Easy	1/2 mile loop

	Introduces an oasis habitat used extensively by early residents in the area.

Ryan Mountain		Difficult	3 miles

	Excellent views of Lost Horse, Queen, and Pleasant Valley's Summit

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